Sababa Boca: Jewish Heritage Night with the Miami Heat
2023-12-14 17:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Sababa is taking it to the HEAT! Join young Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s as they celebrate Jewish Heritage Night with the Miami Heat.
We will going together to the Kaseya Center via a bus. Details about pickup and dropoff will be provided once you register.
$45 per person through Sunday, December 3.
Price increases to $55 per person as of Monday, December 4.
Price includes: Ticket to the game, Coach bus transportation to the Kaseya Center, T-Shirt, Menorah Lighting, and Post-Game Free Throw (time permitting).
Register

NFTY- Southern Tropical Region Fall Kallah
2023-12-15 - 2023-12-17 | Congregation Schaarai Zedek, 3303 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL, 33609, United States
This event is being run by NFTY – Southern Tropical Region; Justin Levy, NFTY STR Teen Mentor nftystr@urj.org
If you register please email Ross Glinkenhouse. We will try to figure out transportation to the number of teens we have.
General Kallah information and Registration

This event is for 9th-12th graders
October 20th- 22nd
4:00pm on Friday October 20th to 12:30pm on Sunday October 22nd
Hosted by Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa
Cost is $250
$25 off before Sept 20
$75 off if they have their own Busch Gardens pass

Home hospitality event:
This means Schaarai Zedek Temple members with host teens in their home, feed them, and transport them to and from the Temple.
Teens will have an opportunity to put in a house request in the registration
Some context
To give some background for those that don’t know, for decades NFTY STR operated with Temple ran home-hospitality Kallot. This was an integral part of the success of our region and left a huge impact on our teens (and our hosting families)
We are trying everything we can to bring teens back to Kallot and while this may seem a bit “out there”, this will be one of the best parts for our teens
Registration is open. Early bird registration is $25 off until September 20th
Registration is through Coleman’s Campminder system.
Register
Tentative Schedule
Below is a general gist of the schedule. It is subject to change, but not drastically.
There are no times, just the “what” we will be doing.
Friday

Arrival
Mixers/introductions
Dinner
Shabbat
Ice cream sundae bar

Saturday

Breakfast at host home
Shabbat Morning Experience
Including but not limited to Goat Yoga(!)
Busch Gardens
Carnival
Carnival dinner
Carnival snacks
Carnival games
Mobile Gaming Truck
Havdallah

Sunday

Breakfast at Temple
Camp Jenny Experience
Its not goodbye, its see ya later!

Who to Contact and why?
Justin Levy, NFTY STR Teen Mentor
Why contact?

Logistics
Scholarship updates
Registration
General updates

nftystr@urj.org
Ben Levkovitz, STR President
Why contact?

If you have any teens to be reached out to
Str-president@nfty.org
Please cc Justin as well

Naomi Litwak
Why contact?

Any specific housing/dietary questions
nlitwak@zedek.org
Please cc Justin as well

Kol HaNeshama Service in the Round
2023-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Welcome Shabbat with a different type of worship experience. While sitting in the round in the chapel, through the use of niggunim (wordless melodies) we will deepen our connection to ourselves, to each other and the Holy One so that we may welcome Shabbat with a peaceful mind and an open heart.

Shabbat Evening Services: Light in the Darkness
2023-12-15 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
December Shabbat Theme: Light in the Darkness
Jewish tradition teaches us the power of תקוה – Tikvah – Hope. For centuries, Hope was the fuel God provided for us to endure and persevere, even in the darkest of times. This month we will look at different resonances of hope. As we celebrate Chanukah, we recall the hope that drove the Maccabees to win our people’s liberation, and how the Festival of Lights inspires us to renew our dedication to build a world of light.
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.

Livestream YouTube Facebook

Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meeting
2023-12-16 05:30 - 07:30, 2023-12-23 05:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York)
Put on your running shoes and ‘Jog with the Jews’ when you join other members to take a run together for some exercise and fun.
Meets every Saturday at 5:30 am at WALGREENS location and at 6:00 am at the PALMETTO location!
Both runs are approximately a 5 mile run, with different stopping points.
Join the Runners’ Circle to be a part of this meeting. The exact meeting locations will be sent to members of the Runners’ Circle
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2023-12-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-12-23 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Dan for Saturday morning Torah study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
Zoom Link Livestream

Torah Study Pilot Group
2023-12-16 10:45 - 11:45, 2023-12-23 10:45 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Saturdays, December 9, 16 and 23
Join Rabbi Dan Levin and Rabbi Elana Rabishaw for a special Torah study, using specific excerpts of Torah to learn about, and provide feedback for the new Reform Torah translation and commentary. Each week will study a different passage, not connected to the weekly Torah portion, or weekly Torah study. This is an opportunity to study and serve as a focus group before the new translation is finalized.
Register

Teacher Assistant Program
2023-12-17 08:45 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Our Teacher Assistants’ (TA’s) work as a partner to the teacher and role model to the students in our classrooms. Ta’s are encouraged to share their skills while leading and also supporting the learning going on in the classrooms. Because these teens are helping younger students learn in a Jewish environment, we feel its important they are also are Jewish learners themselves. Teens must be enrolled in Teen Beyachad or Tuesday Night Classes in order to be a teacher Assistant. This is a year long Commitment where teens can receive either Community service hours or a stipend paid out twice a year. Participants in this program can choose to work Sundays / Tuesday afternoons or both.
If you have any questions about this program, please email Ross Glinkenhouse.

Religious School at the Schaefer Family Campus
2023-12-17 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Kindergarten through 6th Grade Religious School classes begin at the Schaefer Family Campus.

Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2023-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Religious School classes begin at the Beck Family Campus.

Madrichim Training
2023-12-17 09:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Madrichim Program (8th grade):
The 8th grade Madrichim (teaching guides) class will prepare students to be TAs (Teacher’s Assistants) through a weekly Sunday morning program.
Madrichim will gain leadership skills, taking and delivering on responsibilities, how to engage with students individually and in small groups, how to work with a team in a professional environment. Each class is rooted in Jewish text which participants will explore together. The class includes CPR and First Aid training and certification, and they will hear from speakers and leaders within the Temple Beth El Community.
This is one of three options for 8th graders to participate in for formal learning. The program is a fall offering that leads into being a TA for the Second half of the year. All Madrichim will be eligible for Community Service hours throughout the year.

Sisterhood Luncheon: Battle of the Bakers
2023-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Battle of the Bakers, featuring Idan Chabasovaka (aka The Challah Prince) & Paula Shoyer (aka The Kosher Baker).
These two friends will demonstrate some of their favorite recipes and share the stories behind their inspiration from Jewish food.
10:00 am – Auction and Boutique
12:00 pm – Luncheon
Boutique will remain open until 3:00 pm
Register
For sponsorship information, please contact:

Lisa Zwick – 561-504-8486
Karen Press – 561-990-9011

Meet the Bakers

Idan Chabasov
The Challah Prince
Israeli born Idan Chabasov, aka The Challah Prince, had never baked anything until he moved to Berlin. Today, he credits making challah with bringing him out of a dark time and staying grounded. A challah baker like no other, his artistic, meditative approach to challah has taken Instagram by storm.

Paula Shoyer
The Kosher Baker
Paula Shoyer, aka The Kosher Baker, is a French-trained pastry chef who teaches cooking and baking classes all around the world. She is the author of five cookbooks, including “Healthy Jewish Kitchen,” “The Holiday Kosher Baker” and “The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook,” an is a chef who “takes the calories out of comfort foods.”

Tribal Gathering - Color War
2023-12-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Tribe Benjamin (3rd Grade) will get their game on as they compete against each other for fun prizes following a pizza lunch.
Free, but RSVP required by Thursday, December 14 at 12pm.
Cancellations after RSVP deadline will result in an $15 fee due to costs incurred for staffing, food and supplies.

RSVP by Dec 14

Beyachad Teen: A Civil Rights Journey
2023-12-17 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
A family learning program for teens in grades 8 through 12 and their adults. Inspired by our tradition’s teachings to pursue justice Beyachad Teen, a program for teens and their adults, will explore the Civil Rights Movement and why so many in the Jewish community were compelled to support it. Teens and parents will learn why Jewish tradition guides us to support the rights of others and how to bring that knowledge to action in our community today. Taught by Rabbi Greg and Rabbi Elana.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - SCHOOL CLOSED
2023-12-18 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Beth El Early Learning Center will be closed on Monday, December 18, 2023, for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out to you in a separate message to schedule a conference time. Parents will be meeting with teachers during their conference time (20 minutes each) to discuss their child’s progress and review their completed developmental milestone checklist.

Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2023-12-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Moderate Conversational Hebrew at 2:00 pm
Meetings are weekly on Zoom at 2:00 pm for Moderate Conversational Hebrew
Join the Conversational Hebrew Circle to be a part of this meeting on Zoom. The Zoom link to join will be sent to members of the Conversational Hebrew Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Volunteering at the Giving Tree for Grades 7-12
2023-12-18 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Come help wrap and sort gifts at The Giving Tree Workshop. Service hours provided.
7th Grade Registration 8-12 Grade Registration

Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2023-12-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Get your Mahj on! New or experienced, this Beth El circle lets you ‘break down your wall’ between you and others. Join the fun to play with other members.
To receive all the details, please join the Mah Jongg Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Tuesday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2023-12-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
1st Grade through 5th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Beth El Rocks Teen Band
2023-12-19 17:15 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Temple Beth El Teen Band is an inclusive and exciting way for students to deepen their connections to music and our community through melodies, both sacred and secular. Teens learn about a variety of musical styles, as well as have opportunities for performances at the Temple and beyond.
Want to learn more fill out our Interest Form, or email Cantorial Soloist Jake.

Middle School Mixers Before Religious School
2023-12-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Come for dinner and a social experience with your peers!
Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 6:30pm
Social Experience is from 6:30pm to 7:00pm

Tuesday Middle School (& 10th) at the Beck Family Campus
2023-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
6th, 7th, 8th and 10th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Parenthood Meeting
2023-12-20 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Schmooze Time: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meeting: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Parenthood is a group of parents dedicated to the Beth El Early Learning Center. Parenthood’s motto is: Talk-Join-Connect-Create a Legacy. Our hope is that all Beth El Early Learning Center parents and grandparents will become involved. It all starts by talking and getting to know one another. From there, we hope parents will join this program to make lasting connections and friendships. Building an interwoven community of parents is a large part of our mission. Creating a legacy with positive memories for the children is paramount.
Not a member yet? Click here to join Parenthood!

2023 College Lunch
2023-12-21 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Home from college on break? Come spend time with your Temple Clergy, staff and Peers over a delicious and FREE lunch! Questions? Email Ross Glinkenhouse.
Register

Shabbat Evening Services: Light in the Darkness & December Birthdays
2023-12-22 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States

School Closed-Winter Break
2023-12-25 - 2024-01-01 | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
